The BMC Articles, Wallshttps://www.thebmc.co.ukNews from The British Mountaineering Council. Wallshttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/resources/images/logo.gifThe BMC Articles, Wallshttps://www.thebmc.co.ukOver 60,000m logged at the Climbing4all charity fundraiserOver 100 people climbed more than 60,000m to raise £7,000+ for charity at the Climbing4all event between 17-23 March. Many teams, through various climbing challenges, joined forces and ranged from individuals to school groups, friends and climbing clubs like the Golden Geckos.https://www.thebmc.co.uk/climbing4all-charity-fundraiser-reporthttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/climbing4all-charity-fundraiser-reportMon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=8344&index=0&w=100&h=75Climbing Centres: Become a Supporter of British Competition ClimbingExciting times: popularity and participation of indoor climbing is booming, marching hand-in-chalk-bag with the exponential growth of climbing walls across the UK. These factors, in turn, are fuelling the number of people watching British Competition Climbing, which will undoubtedly receive a further fantastic boost in the run up to seeing climbing enter the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmc-supporter-scheme-competition-climbing-centreshttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmc-supporter-scheme-competition-climbing-centresTue, 27 Mar 2018 11:34:16 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=8333&index=0&w=100&h=75Leeds Climbing Wall Festival - FREE CLIMBING ALL DAY!Head along to the Leeds Climbing Wall on the 2 October and have a go at rock climbing! You can try climbing the walls, abseiling, the rope ladder, knotted rope and volume challenges and help Leeds Climbing Wall celebrate their 20th Birthday. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/leeds-climbing-wall-festival--free-climbing-all-dayhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/leeds-climbing-wall-festival--free-climbing-all-dayFri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7829&index=0&w=100&h=75Please help keep the Rock Court climbing wall openSince 2006 there has been a little climbing wall in a converted squash court down in Brighton. It was managed by a childrens charity and used primarily for kids with all kind of special needs, learning difficulties, disabilities, mental health issues, behavioural issues etc. Now the childrens charity is closing due to lack of funding but local activist Christine Belk wants the wall to stay open and accessible to these great kids. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/please-help-keep-our-climbing-wall-openhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/please-help-keep-our-climbing-wall-openThu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7824&index=0&w=100&h=75Climb with the RSPB at Rainham MarshesThe RSPB and Sport England have teamed up to get more people outdoors and active. Rainham Marshes nature reserve, just a stone’s throw away from London, now plays host to the RSPB’s first bouldering area.https://www.thebmc.co.uk/climb-with-the-rspb-at-rainham-marsheshttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/climb-with-the-rspb-at-rainham-marshesSat, 07 May 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7691&index=0&w=100&h=75Wall operator workshop: book nowAfter the success of last year’s events, the Association of British Climbing Walls is pleased to announce the first event for 2016, to be held at Bloc Climbing in Bristol on 28 April. Booking is now open.https://www.thebmc.co.uk/association-of-british-climbing-walls-workship---april-28th--bristolbooking-now-openhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/association-of-british-climbing-walls-workship---april-28th--bristolbooking-now-openWed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7609&index=0&w=100&h=75The Climbing Lab Leeds; a new offering for climbers in YorkshireThe Climbing Lab is the newest addition to the climbing scene in Yorkshire. The space is designed to work around the climber, offering climbers of all ability an open-plan space that will challenge everyone from beginners through to seasoned boulderers.https://www.thebmc.co.uk/the-climbing-lab-leeds-a-new-offering-for-climbers-in-yorkshirehttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/the-climbing-lab-leeds-a-new-offering-for-climbers-in-yorkshireFri, 19 Feb 2016 13:00:24 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7582&index=0&w=100&h=75MPs showcase bouldering as a fun and healthy family activityBMC President Rehan Siddiqui along with his family hosted a bouldering session for two North West MPs along with their families at the new Depot Bouldering Centre in Manchester. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/mps-showcase-bouldering-as-a-fun-and-healthy-family-activityhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/mps-showcase-bouldering-as-a-fun-and-healthy-family-activityThu, 04 Feb 2016 13:45:51 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7571&index=0&w=100&h=75North & South Route Setting Symposiums from the RSA with added flyerThe Route Setting Association is running two route setting symposiums in the New Year aimed at route setters of all levels.https://www.thebmc.co.uk/route-setting-asscoaition-seminars--north--southhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/route-setting-asscoaition-seminars--north--southFri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7511&index=0&w=100&h=75The Hangout: Pembrokeshire's latest escape from the rain for climbersClimbers in Pembrokeshire have a new place to escape the wet weather and get on the training scene with the opening of The Hangout in the Haverfordwest Leisure Centre. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/the-hangout-pembroke-new-climbing-wallhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/the-hangout-pembroke-new-climbing-wallTue, 19 Jan 2016 14:36:09 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7550&index=0&w=100&h=75Exclusive preview of the Depot Manchester: the biggest bouldering wall in Europe?When is the Depot Manchester opening? This question has been doing rounds on social media for some time now, ever since plans were announced back in 2014. Since the BMC offices are just around the corner, we popped over to see just what all the fuss is about.https://www.thebmc.co.uk/the-depot-manchester-bouldering-climbing-just-wowhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/the-depot-manchester-bouldering-climbing-just-wowThu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7514&index=0&w=100&h=75Brand New Climbing Centre Opens In Swindon -Rockstar ClimbingSwindon is home to a brand new dedicated climbing centre that opened its doors this November in Stratton. This ambitious project provides a state-of-the-art facility for an already active and growing climbing community and aims to inspire families, schools, colleges and individuals of all ages and abilities to discover this amazing sport. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/brand-new-climbing-centre-opens-in-swindonhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/brand-new-climbing-centre-opens-in-swindonFri, 27 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7474&index=0&w=100&h=75It's ladies night, oh what a night!Ladies nights are giving a boost to the skills, confidence and morale of an increasing number of climbers all around the country. But a casual observer would be forgiven for not realising it's ladies night at the wall, considering the number of males they seem to attract!https://www.thebmc.co.uk/its-ladies-night-oh-what-a-nighthttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/its-ladies-night-oh-what-a-nightWed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7198&index=0&w=100&h=75Rockcity Pro Wall – new texture system for climbing wall surfaces.Hull's Rockcity, one of the UK’s original climbing centres, has just developed a new textured coating system for climbing walls in conjunction with coating specialists Coo-Var. https://www.thebmc.co.uk/rockcity-pro-wall--new-texture-system-for-climbing-wall-surfaceshttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/rockcity-pro-wall--new-texture-system-for-climbing-wall-surfacesThu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7341&index=0&w=100&h=75Youngsters scale the height of Everest in Nepal fundraiser The junior squad of the White Spider climbing wall in Surbiton has raised £5,182.13 to help the people of Nepal whose lives have been so devastated by the recent earthquakes. White Spider junior squad member Chris Butcher, aged 11, tells us about the day.https://www.thebmc.co.uk/youngsters-scale-the-height-of-everest-in-nepal-fundraiserhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/youngsters-scale-the-height-of-everest-in-nepal-fundraiserFri, 26 Jun 2015 14:04:37 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7278&index=0&w=100&h=75Free climbing for all at Golden Gecko’s opening event this weekendGolden Gecko Climbing, a new centre in Romsey, opens its doors tomorrow, Saturday 2 May, and is offering free entry on the day to anyone who wants to give climbing a try.https://www.thebmc.co.uk/free-climbing-for-all-at-golden-geckos-opening-event-this-weekendhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/free-climbing-for-all-at-golden-geckos-opening-event-this-weekendFri, 01 May 2015 12:16:54 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7199&index=0&w=100&h=75BMC Route Setting WorkshopIf you want to learn about the fundamentals of route setting, then we've got the workshop for you!https://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmc-route-setting-workshophttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmc-route-setting-workshopFri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7063&index=0&w=100&h=75New Fort William climbing centreThree Wise Monkeys Climbing are launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise £40,000 in 28 days. Three Wise Monkeys Climbing need to raise a final £40,000 to help them open the doors of their exciting new Fort William climbing centre project later this year.https://www.thebmc.co.uk/new-fort-william-climbing-centrehttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/new-fort-william-climbing-centreTue, 03 Mar 2015 12:04:41 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7115&index=0&w=100&h=75ABC Training Trust needs you!The ABC Training Trust are seeking new trustees to join their board. This could be you! https://www.thebmc.co.uk/abc-training-trust-needs-youhttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/abc-training-trust-needs-youWed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=7053&index=0&w=100&h=75Classic climbing wall due to closeThe management at Great Sankey Leisure Centre, Warrington is planning to close the under-used 'Real Rock Bouldering Wall' and incorporate the space in a large extension. Hopefully, if more people use it then they may reconsider.https://www.thebmc.co.uk/classic-climbing-wall-due-to-closehttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/classic-climbing-wall-due-to-closeFri, 07 Nov 2014 13:58:49 GMThttps://www.thebmc.co.uk/Handlers/ArticleImageHandler.ashx?id=6979&index=0&w=100&h=75